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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade to Debut in Summer at Disneyland

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Mickey's Soundsational Parade to Debut in Summer at Disneyland

Along with Star Tours 2.0 and Little Mermaid being pushed back to June, the new parade at Disneyland will also make its way to the park in the summer. This news, along with the date push-backs, were announced on Inside the Magic’s website.

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade will feature many performers and Disney characters making their way down Main Street while grooving to Disney tunes.

I’m super excited for this parade, and I hope a lot of other people are, too!

Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog.

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Star Tours 2.0, Little Mermaid Delayed at Disneyland and California Adventure

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Star Tours 2.0, Little Mermaid Delayed at Disneyland and California Adventure

I found this bit of news on Ricky Brigante’s Inside the Magic website. You can read the original article here.

The Little Mermaid dark ride, currently under construction at California Adventure, was supposed to have a spring opening date, but alas, it has been pushed back to June. No specific date has been announced.

Across the way at Disneyland, work is being done on Star Tours. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (aka Star Tours 2.0) had an opening date of May 20, 2011, but that has also been pushed back to June 2011.

While I’m sad that I’ll have to wait a bit longer for these two attractions, I think it’s important that they make sure everything is done properly to give guests the best experience they possibly can. I can’t wait until June! (I just hope they don’t open when my pass is blocked out.)

The photo above is concept art from Blue Sky Cellar. The pictured mural will be featured in the Little Mermaid dark ride attraction.

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Disney Family ‘Out of the Cold’ Sweepstakes

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Chip
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Disney Family ‘Out of the Cold’ Sweepstakes

Melt away those winter blues with a vacation to sunny California. Enter the Disney Family & Campbell’s Out of the Cold Sweepstakes.

Grand Prize Winner

One Grand Prize winner will receive $4,500 toward a trip for four to beautiful San Diego.

For more details and to enter click the picture above.

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Disney Family Ultimate Bedroom Makeover Sweepstakes

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Chip
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Disney Family Ultimate Bedroom Makeover Sweepstakes

Disney Family is giving one lucky person $3500 towards your very own Ultimate Bedroom Makeover!

Grand Prize:

  • $3,500 to create your very own dream bedroom!

The winner will be announced on or around March 31, 2011!

Click on the picture above to learn more and to enter.

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Baby Einstein Adds Three New Discovery Kits to its Collection on February 22nd

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Chip
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Baby Einstein Adds Three New Discovery Kits to its Collection on February 22ndBaby Einstein Adds Three New Discovery Kits to its Collection on February 22ndBaby Einstein Adds Three New Discovery Kits to its Collection on February 22nd
Baby Einstein, an award-winning leader of infant products, proudly adds three new products – Baby Lullaby, Neptune’s Oceans & World of Rhythm – to its line-up of recently unveiled Baby Einstein Discovery Kits on February 22, 2011. Baby Einstein Discovery Kits, which are specifically designed for babies up to two-years of age, help parents introduce babies to the beautiful worlds of classical music, nature and the arts through integrated multimedia kits.

Baby Einstein Discovery Kits (which are each packaged to include a Baby Einstein DVD, a music CD and either a book or Discovery Cards) are designed to help provideparents with new ways to introduce their little ones to the world around them in playful and engaging ways. The kits not only promote discovery and inspire baby’s natural curiosities but they also encourage parents to look to their everyday experiences as a way to extend content beyond just the kit.

All multimedia elements included in the kit compliment the other, inviting little eyes and little ears to enjoy the bright colors, real-world images, fun puppet shows and delightful melodies featured either in the DVD, CD, babybook or Discovery Cards. Discovery Kits align with a baby’s path from infant to toddler by offering three broad levels of discovery — Experience (Level 1), Explore (Level 2) and Expression (Level 3). Level 1 kits are about experiencing music, utilizing popular classical music works by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and others, re-orchestrated for little ears and enhanced with simple baby-friendly images and puppet shows. Level 2 kits invite babies to explore the outdoors and focus on animals found in nature, the ocean and around the home. Level 3 kits feature puppet hosts including Coco the dancing cockatoo, Vincent Van Goat and Bard the Dragon, and give toddlers a platform to move and express themselves throughmusic, colors and words.

The new Baby Lullaby, Neptune’s Oceans & World of Rhythm Discovery Kits join six recently released titles (Baby Beethoven, Baby Mozart, Animals Around Me, Wild Animal Safari, World of Colors and World of Words) bringing the collection to nine total. Kits can be found at stores across the U.S. and Canada only and/or online at BabyEinstein and retail for the suggested price of $19.99 U.S./$24.99 Canada.

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE DISCOVERY KITS:

Each Discovery Kit includes a DVD, a music CD and either Discovery Cards or a book. And each DVD includes an English, French and Spanish language track.

Level 1: Experience

· (NEW) Baby Lullaby (releasing February 22, 2011) – Take your baby on a soothing journey with classical lullabies by Bach, Brahms and Mozart. Enjoy relaxing ocean waves, sweet puppet shows, and tranquil images. From fun time to rest time, Baby Lullaby is the perfect way to spend special time with your baby.

· Baby Beethoven™ (released November 23, 2010) – Parent and baby can listen to the joyous sounds and cherished works of Beethoven. See how musiccelebrates the sounds of different instruments. Together, they will experience a world of enchanting sights and sounds and make new discoveries with Baby Beethoven.

· Baby Mozart™ (released November 23, 2010) – Parent and baby will discover the joy of classical music together and listen to Mozart’s popular works – including “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” – delightfully re-orchestrated for little ears. They’ll look at real-life images and enchanting puppet shows bringing a symphony of sights and sounds together as they share new discoveries with Baby Mozart.

Level 2: Explore

· (NEW)Neptune’s Oceans (releasing February 22, 2011) – Dive in with your little explorer for a voyage of undersea discovery! Journey across Neptune’s Oceans to encounter amazing marine life in their natural habitats. Penguins, whales, dolphins, sea lions and crabs come to life in engaging musical portraits. Together, you and your baby will ride a tide of fun as you explore this wondrous new world!

· Wild Animal Safari (released November 23, 2010) – Parents can take their little explorer on an exotic musicalexpedition to meet wild animals from across the globe. Together, they’ll journey to the jungle, savanna, desert and forest on a wild, wonderful voyage of discovery with Wild Animal Safari.

· Animals Around Me (released November 23, 2010) – Parent and child set off on a fun-filled “field trip” to discover animals found at the park, on the farm, and in their own backyard – whether furry or feathered, winged or wiggly, bumpy or cuddly, they’ll explore the Animals Around Me.

Level 3: Expression

· (NEW) World of Rhythm (releasing February 22, 2011) – Your little one will want to keep a beat, snap his fingers and march his feet! Join new characters Pillie, the musical woodpecker, and Coco, the dancing cockatoo, and share the excitement of rhythm with your baby. World of Rhythm explores rhythm in music, rhythm in nature and rhythm as a form of expression. It’s a fun way to encourage children to express themselves through singing, dancing, clapping and playing!

· World of Colors (released November 23, 2010) – Parent and child share a rainbow of sights and sounds and discover the wonders of color together! They’ll join puppet host “Vincent Van Goat” as he creates six Van Gogh masterpieces exploring red, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple with World of Colors.

· World of Words (released November 23, 2010) – Parent and child join playful puppet host Bard the Dragon on an exciting adventure using everydaywords, such as flower, cat, and moon, plus beautiful scenery from nature with World of Words.

Earn Rewards For Purchasing Baby Einstein Products

In November, 2010, the Baby Einstein Company launched The Baby Einstein Rewards Program, a customer loyalty program created just for families

and powered by Disney Movie Rewards.As part of this program, The Baby Einstein Company includes “Magic Codes” inside the packaging of every

Discovery Kit for Baby Einstein Reward members to enter as part of their account and be able to earn and accrue reward points. Reward points can

then later be redeemed for a variety of great products including strollers, baby bouncers, books, CDs, DVDs and more. The Baby Einstein Rewards

Program is only valid for members who live in the U.S. and Canada and excludes Quebec.

In 2011, The Baby Einstein Company is expanding their rewards program to any newly released product from their full-breadth of product lines

including baby toys, books, gear and CDs. Visit the Baby Einstein Rewards site for more information on this program,.

Baby Einstein Adds Three New Discovery Kits to its Collection on February 22nd

Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place debutes at Build a Bear

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Chip
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Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place debutes at Build a Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it is offering a “Wizards of Waverly Place” Bear for $22 (outfits and accessories sold separately). This adorable new furry friend features purple, blue and pink fur with a “Wizards of Waverly Place” logo on its paw and includes a magic wand. The bear arrived at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and buildabear.com® on Jan. 21.

“Fans of the Disney Channel Original Series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ will love this new enchanting bear,” said Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop founder and chief executive bear. “Build-A-Bear Workshop has always been a special place, and the ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Bear is sure to bring an extra dash of magic to our stores.”

The adventures are endless with a wizard as a furry friend! To personalize this bear, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer a variety of magical-themed clothing and accessories including:

With each purchase of a Wizards of Waverly Place Bear, Guests will receive a free Wizard Teller, while quantities last, plus $5 off a future purchase at Build-A-Bear Workshop.

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What not to miss at Disney’s California Adventure

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Disney California Adventure

“To all people who believe in the power of dreams, welcome.Disney’s California Adventure opens its golden gates to you.”

— Michael, Eisner, February 8, 2001, opening day
Disney California Adventure Park was conceived as a  tribute and a celebration of the history and cultural diversity of California, and meant to feel as if guests had just walked into a vintage California postcard. Construction began in 1998 on the 55 acres that once housed a 5,000 car parking lot. The expansion of Downtown Disney, the renovation of the Disneyland Hotel, and the addition of the whimsical Paradise Pier Hotel and the humungous Grand Californian Hotel (based on the famed Ahwanee Hotel in Yosemite) were all completed in 2001.
The new theme park was not an immediate success. Locals and Disney purists were disappointed with the quality and the limited number of rides. Today the park is the eleventh most visited theme park in the world! The entire park was been rennovated, refreshed, and re-themed, with more expansion underway. Popular rides like Grizzily River Rapids, the Hollywood Tower of Terror, Soarin over California, and the world class rollercoaster California Screamin’ have been joined by A Bug’s Land for the smaller children, Toy Story Midway Mania, Silly Symphony Strings, the Golden Zepher and Mickey’s Fun Wheel (the swinging cars are much more thrilling than they first appear!).
What not to miss at Disney’s California Adventure
The spectacular World of Color features music, lasers, the most fantastic colors of lights and fire over 1200 fountains and a mist screen. With the colorful lights of Paradise Pier as a backdrop, up to 6,000 guests at a time are mesmerized at this literally breath-taking production.And its not only the technical aspects of the show that are amazing. In true Disney fashion, the blend of Disney music, characters, and stories elicits a cavalcade of emotions from its viewers. You can hear a collective gasp of wonder as the fountains begin, a series of awestruck “wow”s as zebras stampede towards you or Ariel.s undersea world comes to life, and thunderous applause when you revisit beloved Lady and the Tramp sharing spaghetti or Tron’s light cycles and grid light up the nighttime sky.
ElecTronika is an interactive light show and dance party in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. All of the glow sticks and glow discs and dancin’ in the street of a family friendly rave, it is a treat to watch kids of varying ages dance, compete and spotlight each other in circles around the DJ. Gather up all your energy and see if you can jump and fist pump for an entire song! The kids can do it for hours at a time, and love it. A theatrical preview of Tron and Flynn’s Arcade are offered as well, and you can see blue glowing drinks against the light projections and the infectious techno beat.
Another showstopping experience is “Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular” housed in the 2,000 seat Hyperion Theater. You can enjoy popcorn and churros while you wait in line. Along with the familiar music and great dancing, there are dazzling special effects (the flying carpet, Prince Ali’s Parade complete with elephant), and the Genie’s hysterical and sometimes topical irreverent humor. Loved it, and can’t wait to see it again!
What not to miss at Disney’s California Adventure
And don’t miss the Disney Animation Building. Inside you can experience early animation techniques, learn to draw a Disney character, see the Beast’s Library, sing and act with Disney characters in Ursula’s undersea lair, and experience magic of all sorts, all unexpected. Another unexpected pleasure: Ariel’s Grotto Restaurant and Avalon Cove lounge. The table service restaurant offers authentic Santa Maria style tritip and California wines, and a special pass to World of Color. We enjoyed sitting under the gazebo like roof of the Avalon Cove, enjoying the breezes, the fountains and the views of Paradise Pier. It was lovely and relaxing, and we shared a huge plate of very fresh Lobster Nachos and delicious tri-tip sliders. Excellent service and just the right break in the day.
Still under construction is a new entrance, and the intriguing looking building for The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventures opening the summer of 2011. I’m sorry to have missed it, and it will be a great excuse to come back and visit soon. There are more facelifts, rennovations and re-imaginings of the current park, and the additon of a massive (12 acres) new area with an already visible imposing mountain which will be Cars Land. Based on the Disney-‘Pixar movie, it will be a recreation of Radiator Springs, with dining and shopping and three new rides. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will be a teacup-like attraction, Luigi’s Roamin’ Tires will be a hovercraft/flying saucerlike ride, and Radiatior Springs Racer, will be one of the most expensive rides ever built (estimated at $200 million). Using the technology from Walt Disney World’s “Test Track”, it will feature Lightning MCQueen in a duel race with tunnels, bridges, waterfalls and banked turns. All the lilttle boys we passed in Cars hats and nascar like costumes are eagerly awaiting this one.
What not to miss at Disney’s California Adventure
The Disney California Adventure Park is now a thrilling, lovely, happy and fun place to be — so much so, that we overheard guests saying it was now their favorite park. And with Disney, you know there will always be new adventures just around the corner. Stay tuned and check back soon!
Still under construction is a new entrance, and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure coming in the summer of 2011..

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Disney Reveals New Toys Inspired By Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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Chip
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Disney Reveals New Toys Inspired By Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Disney Consumer Products charted a course for adventure as it unveiled a new toy line that captures the fantasy, action and adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth installment of the film series set for release in Disney Digital 3D™ on May 20, 2011. At a pirate-themed preview event in New York City, the Pirates of the Caribbean toy assortment from JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and new LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game and construction toys were unveiled before an invitation-only crowd of toy industry insiders as a preview to the upcoming American International Toy Fair. Disney Consumer Products and JAKKS Pacific also presented actor Ian McShane, who portrays new pirate character Blackbeard, with a one-of-a-kind 12-inch action figure inspired by the toy line. The film’s Academy Award-winning production designer John Myhre was also on hand as guests were treated to the reveal of a life-sized figure of Captain Jack Sparrow standing a full six feet tall and made of 150,000 LEGO bricks.

“Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean is the ultimate pirate franchise bringing to life the fun and adventure in pirate role play that kids just love,” said Jo Pascoe, director of toys at Disney Consumer Products. “With Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we wanted to bring the entertaining characters and action-packed scenes from the big screen into the home for dynamic and imaginative play. Fans, kids and collectors are in for a treat.”

Releasing in stores beginning this March, the new Pirates of the Caribbean toy line features a robust collection celebrating classic characters including everyone’s favorite scallywag, Captain Jack Sparrow; his right-hand man, Gibbs; and old foe, Barbossa. The line also showcases new characters and themes from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides including the sinister and notorious Blackbeard; a mysterious woman from Captain Jack Sparrow’s past, Angelica; and the Fountain of Youth they desperately seek. Disney will also release a full line of Pirates-themed merchandise in conjunction with the film including publishing, apparel, cosmetics, accessories, and stationery.

Highlights from the new Pirates of the Caribbean toy line include:

  • Bringing the action from the high seas to the home and proving that ‘not everything is what it seems’ is a captivating line of new toys including figures and playsets with a special black light reveal from JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ: JAKK). A black light accessory that comes with all 4-inch figures (SRP $7.99), 4-inch Legend Pack figures and accessories (SRP $14.99) and the Queen Anne’s Revenge playset (SRP $69.99) unveils a secret reveal that turns the figures into ghastly zombies. The Queen Anne’s Revenge playset also features authentic cloth sails, a retractable crow’s nest, and canon with working projectile and launching deck for fun and adventure-packed action on the high seas. JAKKS will also be introducing new strategy-based board games based on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides later this Fall.
  • The LEGO Group will introduce nine exciting and versatile playsets celebrating key scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, including an buildable version of Queen Anne’s Revenge (SRP $119.99) and the Whitecap Bay playset ($79.99) where Jack Sparrow and the other pirates encounter mermaids. The line also includes favorite scenes from earlier films in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Fans will have to snap up all the sets to complete their collection of favorite characters in LEGO form.
  • Disney Interactive Studios and TT Games have collaborated to develop LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. Based in the world of the globally successful film franchise, incorporating storylines, locations and characters from the first three films, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will re-create the action, adventure and memorable moments of the Pirates of the Caribbean mythology in LEGO form, incorporating the humor of LEGO minifigures and fantastic worlds built from LEGO bricks and elements for players to explore. The video game will release in May in conjunction with the film and will be available for the Wii™ console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, Games For Windows — LIVE and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems.
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Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

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Chip
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Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With all the choices available, couples commemorating their commitment have a “heart full” of enchanting ways to customize their Valentine’s vacations.
Couples who’ve been bitten by the love bug don’t need a fairy godmother to find romance at Walt Disney World Resort. This is, after all, home to some of the world’s most famous romances: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast – and don’t forget America’s sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Throughout the 40-square-mile playground, love is in the air at the Vacation Kingdom. During a couples spa experience. In the middle of a romantic dinner. Or on one of the “love boats” that cruise Walt Disney World waterways.

Honeymooners thrive in the romantic allure of Walt Disney World Resort – a top-rated honeymoon destination, according to industry experts.

And for couples who want to make their own fairy tale dream come true – complete with Cinderella’s coach and her famous glass slipper – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings can create an unforgettable union.

The four Walt Disney World theme parks create a perfect setting for spontaneous romance – whether it’s a stroll along the lush Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or a relaxing stop for espresso and pastries at a sidewalk table in the France pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. Beyond the parks, couples can embrace a bouquet of romantic experiences that seem designed just for them:

The Couple that ‘Spas’ and ‘Flies’ Together….. – What’s more enjoyable than a luxurious spa treatment? Imagine sharing it with that special someone. The Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, features a “couples room” where guests can enjoy specialized spa treatments – such as massages and facials – with the one they love. For information about spa treatments, call 407/824-2332.

Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

Make like Aladdin and Jasmine – fly through the sky with your loved one on an adventurous tandem parasail over Bay Lake. Those looking to soar to new heightscan spend 10 minutes alone soaring high above Disney and get a bird’s-eye view of Magic Kingdom and its neighboring resorts. Contact Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, or call 407/939-0754 for reservations.

Magical Resorts – From the romance of an African lodge to the Victorian splendor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the mood is set for an enchanting stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel. Disney’s fantasy hotels transport couples to faraway places with lavish theming, picturesque views and superior service. For reservations, call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639).

The Love Boat – The Grand Floridian’s Grand 1 – an elegant 52-foot yacht – can give couples, or parties up to 18, a stunning view of “Wishes” fireworks showering above Magic Kingdom during select evening cruises along Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Private butler service and gourmet meals also are available. Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance by calling 407/824-2682.

Disney Dining Serves Romance – Couples find Disney dining infused with romance in settings ranging from subdued to spectacular. For Walt Disney World dining information, guests can call 407/WDW-DINE (939-3463) or check out all the possibilities at www.disneyworld.com/dining.

Nature Lovers – A horseback ride through one of the backwoods trails at Walt Disney World Resort is just the thing for couples who share a love of nature and each other. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers wrangler-led tours (45 minutes) through the deep, pine-scented woods that make up part of the Vacation Kingdom’s 40 square miles. Tours leave several times daily from Trail Blaze Corral, and may be reserved by calling 407/WDW-PLAY (939-7529).

Romantic Evening – Horse-drawn carriage rides through the wilderness of Walt Disney World Resort are a romantic treat for couples looking for a secluded nighttime outing. The antique carriages depart from Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and traverse throughout the scenic landscape of the 750-acre rustic resort. Or guests can choose a relaxing old-fashioned carriage ride through Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside with pickup at Boatwright’s Dining Hall. For reservations, guests can call 407/WDW-PLAY (939-7529).

Weddings Around the ‘World’ – The epitome of Disney romance can be summed up in four words: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Since the first wedding at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion in 1995, approximately 1,600 couples each year have exchanged vows at Walt Disney World Resort.

For these couples, dreams become reality. Where else but at Disney could a bride arrive for her wedding in Cinderella’s glass coach, have a handsome major domo carry wedding rings to the altar in a glass slipper, or have Mickey and Minnie greet guests at the reception?

Whether it’s an elegant ball at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, a traditional ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion or a beach-themed wedding complete with tiki torches, leis and luau on one of the Walt Disney World white-sand beaches, Disney custom designs each wedding with the famous “Disney Difference” – providing attention to the tiniest detail.

Disney’s wedding specialists incorporate all the elements in a one-stop shop including the ceremony, entertainment, cuisine, floral arrangements, audiovisuals and accommodations. For more information on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, call 321/939-4623 or visit disneyweddings.com.

Couples who are tying the knot back home can arrange a Disney’s Fairy Tale Honeymoon by calling 321/939-4623 or visiting the website at disneyhoneymoons.com.

Renewing Vows – Many couples who’ve been married for years are coming to Walt Disney World Resort, often with their families, to renew their vows five, 10, 25 and 50 years later. A Disney vacation provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate this family milestone. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings experts can tailor the ceremony and celebration to suit each couple.

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Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Giveaway at the Disney Store!

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Chip
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Mickey Mouse Valentine's Day Giveaway at the Disney Store!

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Mickey’s got a (sweet!) Giveaway for you!

Children are invited to Disney Store on Saturday, February 12, to make a FREE Valentine’s Day photo frame for their loved ones*!

Come in with your child to pick up a photo frame giveaway complete with color-in Valentine stickers! Children and parents can stay in the store to  color in their stickers and decorate their one-of-a-kind frame! Add your favorite photo to create the perfect Valentine for parents, grandparents, teachers or that special someone!

Be sure to call your local store for more details.
Disney Store Locator: http://bit.ly/dSbGV0

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. While supplies last.

Source Disney Store Blog

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How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

In honor of the arrival of our Fearless Leader’s second child, we, the Writers of Chip and Company, have compiled a comprehensive list. A list so important that we felt it should be shared with the world! A list that every expecting and self-respecting Disney Fan should read.

And if you have already received your bundle of joy, as Chip did at 2:22 AM of February 9th, then it’s even more important that you read and apply our suggestions. But hurry, she’s already growing up right before your eyes:

20 Ways to get your child ready for Disney FROM BIRTH:

1.      Hang a Mobile over her crib that plays ‘It’s a Small World After All.’ In 27 languages.

2.      As you plan your Disney trips, ask yourself “Will I be able to ride Space Mountain with her strapped in one of those baby carriers?”

3.      Make sure to book an appointment at the Main Street Barbershop for that ever-important first haircut!

4.      Be sure to track the baby’s height measurement every single day. You must count down until she’s tall enough to ride Tower of Terror.

5.      Visit the Parks early and often.  And, never under-estimate a good parade to over-stimulate children into a nice nap.

6.      Teach her to lift her hands in the air while in the baby swing so she will learn how to assume the position.

7.      Prepare your little one for the Disney dining experience by dressing up as different characters during meal times.

8.      Search your home area for a local Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique stylist (or kidnap one) so your little Princesses always have THAT look!! If you have the look, you have the feeling.

9.      It’s good to teach kids a second language as early as possible. Why not start with: “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas.”

10. Sing “When You Wish Upon a Star” to her as a lullaby every night, so that she learns early that the Magic is alive and that dreams really do come true.

11. Buy her an iPod Touch and fill it with every Disney App imaginable. It’s never too early to become a Disney Deek!

12. Get her an Alice costume, Mad Hatter, March Hare and tea set so she can have her own Mad Tea Parties.

13. Slowly start integrating Dole Whip floats and turkey legs into the child’s diet while wearing a mouse ear hat.

14. Take your baby to the Flower and Garden Festival every year, to help build up her immunity to Florida allergens.

15. Instead of trying to get your baby to say “mama” or “dada” as her first word, instead, try to teach her “Mickey” or “Minnie.”

16. Make sure to buy baby’s first Mouse Ears! Never too soon to be a Mouseketeer!

17. Make sure your baby is used to riding around in a stroller… she’ll be doing lots of that at Walt Disney World!

18. For Halloween, cover her in Christmas lights and play SpectroMagic Parade Music as she walks from house to house.

19. Buy a Tinkerbell nightlight so baby doesn’t ever have to be afraid of the dark or pirates.

20. Play old Disney 45’s while she sleeps. Merlin Jones’ Sleep-learning system doesn’t just work on chimpanzees!

Although these suggestions were written with Chip’s little girl in mind, they will work for the little boys in your family as well. But some may want to go for the Pirate Makeover with tip number 8. I’m just sayin’.

And if you would like to welcome Chip’s new bundle of joy into the Blog-o-sphere, why not leave a comment with your Best Wishes!

How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

Wednesday with Walt: Our Family Motto

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Wednesday with Walt: Our Family Motto

On the fireplace mantle in my living room sits a white picture frame adorned with gold, ornate Mickey ears on each side. There is no picture in this frame, but rather a very meaningful quote from Walt Disney. The quote is:

“Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life. They’re people who don’t give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought – sometimes it isn’t much, either.”

This is our “family motto” of sorts. We didn’t choose it nor plan to live by it, we just happen to be some of the people to which he referred. One day a few years ago, I was reading about Walt and found it. I was so impressed by how it summed us up, that I made this homemade plaque to display as a reminder that we might not have a lot of material things compared to some people, but we are alright in Walt’s book.

It made me feel good to know that there was someone who got me; someone who understood how important the simple pleasures are to some people. Someone who knew that joy comes from your experiences in life, not from what you own. I mean, I would certainly be happy to be who I am and own a boat, a mansion, and loads of money — but I would not want to give up my annual trips to Walt Disney World with my family in order to attain more material things.

It doesn’t matter to me if people think we are crazy for using our money to visit the same place year after year. I truly wish they could understand this Disney Magic. Our family time in WDW is the very best and most precious ten days of my year, every year. I am so thankful for the love and closeness of my family, and I am so grateful for every second we share together in this magical place.

Finding myself in a community with others who feel the same way I do about Disney, especially all the writers and readers of Chip & Company (and The Affordable Mouse), has added so much more to my life during these last few months. This is what Walt intended for his legacy.  Thank you, Walt! Well done!

Author’s note: I am looking forward to sharing more of Walt’s life with everyone during my new weekly blog, Wednesday with Walt.

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